Internet Reference Library

Maps

Geographic Names Information Systemhttp://geonames.usgs.gov/index.htmlA gazetteer and more!
Retrieves detailed information (if available) about a specific place
or point of interest
(even libraries and parks) in the U.S., territories, and Antarctica.
Includes: Elevation, Population, Description, History Notes, Variant
Names, and USGS 7.5' Map Names. Can query by Feature Name, County, State,
or Feature Type. And, you can bring up maps from the U.S. Census Bureau's
Tiger Mapping Service. From the U.S. Geological Survey. (LII)

Map Collections (American Memory, Library of Congress)http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/
"The focus of Map Collections is Americana and Cartographic Treasures
of the Library of Congress. These images were created from maps and atlases
and, in general, are restricted to items that are not covered by copyright
protection." Topics include cities, towns, conservation, environment,
military battles and campaigns, discovery and exploration, cultural landscapes,
and more. Searchable and browsable. From the American Memory collection. (LII)

Map Machine (National Geographic)http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/index.html
"Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate,
and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan
your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps." From the National
Geographic Society. (LII)

MapQuesthttp://www.mapquest.com
An interactive atlas of the world provides mileage, door-to-door or city-to-city
directions and street maps, and trip planning information that includes
city information, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and weather. Options
include routes with no highways and "what's in your neighborhood" mapping.
Note: includes a fair amount of related advertising. (LII)

Maps on Ushttp://www.MapsOnUs.com/
Mapping and routing service as well as white and yellow pages for the
United States. Includes detailed maps and driving directions. If you
register (free) it will save your preferences and addresses. From Switchboard.com. (LII)